Employee Perks

At AO, hiring and retaining talented employees is a top priority. Every employee plays an important role in the success of Access Optics. Our comprehensive employee benefits package is one way that AO attracts the best in the industry.

Private Medical Insurance

401K

Disability Programs

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

PTO Paid Time Off

Other Employee Benefits

Competitive holidays and Christmas Shutdown

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship Program

NOTE: The foregoing is a general description of AO’s employee benefits, which benefits are subject to change or termination at any time. To the extent any statements above are inconsistent with the controlling plan or program documents, the terms of the applicable plan or program document control.

Equal Opportunity Employment at AO

AO is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.These regulations prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age or sex, discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified females, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing AO Human Resources Department at careers@accessoptics.com.

Cooperative education — These paid positions are typically offered in three, six, and eight month terms throughout the year. To be eligible, graduates or undergraduates must:

Be enrolled in a formal cooperative program at an accredited college or university. Students receive credit and grades for their cooperative assignments.

A record of strong academic achievement, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Unrestricted authorization to work in the country where the internship/cooperative opportunity will take place.

Commitment to the duration of the assignment.

“I liked working at AO because I was given as much responsibility as other full-time employees. I got to actually contribute to the projects I was involved with. Everyone at AO made me feel like part of a team and the environment was relaxed and fun to work in.
I was able to learn so much in the time that I was working at AO. I felt that it was more of a learning opportunity than just a job. I know the work in medical device assemblies I was doing was contributing to better patient outcomes. This was important and satisfying to me.” – Nick R.

Internships — Most internships are offered full-time during school breaks and part-time during the school year.

As an intern, you will work on a variety of projects that will draw from the knowledge gained from your academic experiences. You will generally work full-time (about 40 hours per week). However, opportunities may exist to work part-time during the academic year.

Applying for the opportunity

We accept resumes for internships year-round. When applying, candidates should put Internship in the subject line of their email. Candidates are encouraged to highlight specific projects they have worked on. Candidates should also include a letter of recommendation from their academic adviser or professor.

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Interview Process

The AO interview process typically starts with a phone interview of about 30-45 minutes, to better understand qualifications posted on your resume and is usually conducted by the hiring manager.

Following a successful phone interview, AO will ask a select few candidates to spend a portion of their day on-site to meet with individuals within the hiring business unit. These interviews will consist of behavioral as well as situation-based questions. Some positions may require candidates to make a formal presentation (on a specific job related topic) to one or more AO colleagues during the interview process.

Candidates who are asked to visit AO for an on-site interview may be asked for three to five professional references.

Best Practices:

Prepare Prior to Arrival – Know us and the duties and responsibilities of the prospective position.

Be Ready to Explain Skill Applicability – Demonstrate how your specific skill sets are directly applicable to the position requirements.

Decision Making & Notification Process

The interview team jointly reviews all applicants and makes a decision to move a candidate through the hiring process. All candidates will be notified whether they have been selected to proceed or not.

Offers of employment are typically presented to candidate in two stages:

A verbal offer of employment will be made to the candidate. The discussion will include the framework of the offer, including compensation and benefits.

One the verbal offer has been accepted, the candidate will receive a written formal offer. Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment testing, inclusive of background checks. Background checks can include but are not limited to criminal, academic, health, and drug testing.

Work Environment & Corporate Improvement

Over the past few years, AO has worked tirelessly to provide the most innovative, high-quality products to our customers. In line with this progressive improvement, AO has also worked to improve local offerings and facilities for our employees. Over the past two years alone AO has rolled out: state of the art corporate facility with high tech manufacturing, First Friday events honoring employees who go Above & Beyond each month and Raise the Bar in Quality and Output, Annual Employee of the Year winner and family of four trip to Disney World, 4th of July shutdown and two week Christmas shutdown so our employees can have solid, relaxing time with their families.

Projects such as these are at the forefront of what makes AO a unique and a great place to work

Application

Please list previous address if address has changed during the past 5 years.

DayTimePhone*

￼ Evening Phone*

Emergency Contact name

FirstLast

Emergency Contact Phone*

Are you over 17 years of age and under 70?*

Yes

No

Position Desired*

Salary Expected*

Would you consider a position that pays less?*

Yes

No

Date Available*

Immediately

1 week notice

2 week notice

Previously applied for employment with Access Optics or one of its affiliate companies*

Yes

No

If Yes, Where and When?

Have you previously been employed by Access Optics or one of its affiliate companies?*

Yes

No

If Yes, Where and When?

Name of Supervisor

Have you been convicted of a crime (including Military Convictions)*

Yes

No

Are you involved in any court actions?*

Yes

No

If Yes, Please explain

Education

Highest Degree*

GED

High School

Some College

Associates

Bachelors

Masters

PhD

Company Name*

Company Phone*

Address*

Street AddressAddress Line 2CityStateZIP Code

￼ May we contact?*

Yes

No

Job Description*

Reason for Leaving*

References

Reference #1 Name*

FirstLast

Reference #1 Employer*

Reference #1 City, St & Zip*

Reference #1 Phone*

Reference #1 Years Known*

Please enter a value between 0 and 99.

If, Yes, Relative’s Name

FirstLastRelationshipPlace of Work

Complete this section for office positions only.

Skills

Word Processing

Spread Sheets

Windows

10 Key By Touch

10 Key By Sight

Calculator By Touch

Calculator By Sight

Other:

Rank

Dates

FromTo

Primary Occupation

Additional Info

Please provide any additional information that may aid in the consideration of your Application (Foreign Language, Community or Trade Organization involvement, etc.)

I certify that the information given above is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of material facts, are grounds for immediate dismissal. I authorize the companies, schools, persons and others named as references to furnish Access Optics and its affiliate companies with any information they may have regarding me and agree they shall be not liable in any respect should my employment be terminated because of misrepresentation or omission of material facts in this application.
I agree to a medical examination and/or drug screening analysis when job offer is extended, if requested.
In consideration of my employment by Access Optics or one of its affiliate companies, I agree to conform to the rules and regulations of Access Optics and I understand and agree that my employment and compensation with Access Optics or one of its affiliate companies may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time at the option of myself or the company.

DISCLOSURE TO and AUTHORIZATON BY EMPLOYMENT APPLICANT REGARDING PROCUREMENT OF BACKGROUND CHECK,
CONSUMER REPORT, DRUG SCREEN TESTING
In connection with your application for employment, we may procure or cause to be procured a background check, consumer report, and drug screening on you as a part of the process for considering your candidacy as an employee. In the event that information from the report is utilized in whole or in part in making an adverse decision, we will provide you with a copy of the consumer report and a description in writing of your rights under the law.
By your signature below, you hereby authorize us to obtain a background check, consumer report about you, and authorizes us to obtain drug screening in order to consider you for employment, and it is your agreement that you waive and release all claims you may have against the Company which arise out of the Company’s obtaining a background check, consumer report or drug screening test.